Social Media Archives

November 18, 2024

Dr Naresh Bana Over the last few weeks, it is noticed that an alarming narrative being built, which initially took life in social media but soon has found its way to mainstream media as well. A couple of social media handles began sharing their (ill-informed) concerns that the Adani Group, to which the Bangladesh government […]

August 14, 2024

In a world where clicks can spark movements, today’s youth are harnessing the power of social media to not just entertain but to educate, share experiences, and advocate for a better future. As the world celebrates International Youth Day 2024 under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” it’s impossible […]

May 2, 2024

Meta alone is on track to surpass all global linear TV in advertising revenue by 2025 WARC Global Advertising Trends: Social media reaches new peaks 2 May 2024 – Social platforms dominate the global media landscape, and wield huge influence over how brands reach their audiences. According to WARC Media’s latest forecasts, social media is […]

March 29, 2024

30th April 2024 is the International Day to End Corporal Punishment; physical abuse is the most common form of abuse affecting 1.3+ billion children annually around the world. However, neither the Government of Sri Lanka nor the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) seem to recognise the significance of this day despite the fact that Sri […]

December 5, 2023

Embodies the strength of Social Media in leading the change to support hearing impaired persons and recognition for sign language Seylan Bank introduced Sri Lanka’s first ‘Signfluencer’ with the aim to advocate recognition for sign language and support the user community by creating an opportunity to unlock their potential in the social media platforms. Seylan […]

October 3, 2023

Social media platforms have become the epicentre of our collective digital discourse in an age defined by the relentless pace of technological advancement. These platforms have revolutionised how we communicate and emerged as influential players in the realm of politics, particularly during elections. I have observed with keen interest the profound impact […]

July 25, 2023

Sri Lanka, 25 July 2023: UK based global renewable energy developer Hive Energy raises the alarm over the imitation and misappropriation of Hive Energy’s corporate branding and logo in an effort to deceive individuals in Sri Lanka. Hive Energy does not have a business in Sri Lanka and was made aware of […]

July 20, 2023

The most preferred telco for Sri Lankan youth, Airtel Lanka, announced an exciting expansion of its highly acclaimed Airtel 888 Freedom Plus pack with the addition of three more popular unlimited social media apps. Catering to the evolving demands of fast-growing customer base across Sri Lanka, the newly expanded 888 pack […]

January 20, 2023

Recognizing one of DFCC Bank’s most effective social media marketing campaigns, which also resonated well with their customers as the content was based on a customer’s real-life experience with the Bank, DFCC Bank won the Gold Award for Best Social Media Content (YouTube and Facebook) at the 11th ACEF Asian Leaders Awards, […]

October 17, 2022

With people being strictly confined to the comfort of their homes and compelled to rely on social media to keep up with the world outside, the outbreak of COVID-19 transformed social media usage. Over the past two-and-half-year period, social media usage has grown faster than it has in the four years leading […]

Adani’s Bangladesh Situation has No Co-relation with Sri Lanka

Amplifying voices, Inspiring change: Sri Lankan youth continue to leverage TikTok for a better tomorrow!

Social media scales new heights as the world’s largest channel by advertising investment, forecast to reach $247.3bn this year

#NOguti 2.0 – Massive Social Media Campaign Launched to Celebrate International Day to End Corporal Punishment

Seylan Bank enables Sri Lanka’s first ‘Signfluencer’

Tackling the Misinformation Quandary: The Crucial Role of Social Media in Elections

Hive Energy warns Sri Lankan consumers against scam copy-cat business

Airtel’s 888 pack Got Better with 3 more Unlimited Apps Telegram, IMO, and Viber

DFCC Bank’s Unique Digital Marketing Approach Wins Gold Award for Best Social Media Content at 11th ACEF Asian Leaders Awards

Smart Parenting for a Smart Generation in the Age of Technology